Match Details:
The 50th match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2020-21 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:45 PM IST (07:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Ten Network and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Perth Scorchers pulled off a clinical win against Hobart Hurricanes today, which has handed them the ticket to the playoffs. However, as is the case in the Indian Premier League, the top two teams also get more than one go at the playoffs in the BBL.
Hence, the target for Ashton Turner & Co. will now be to seal a top two finish. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars will simply be ecstatic if they manage to make it to the playoffs. They are coming into this game on the back of a defeat, but two consecutive wins from here on should confirm their berth in the next stage.
MST vs PSC Weather Report for Match 50:
The weather will be perfectly fine in Melbourne tomorrow, with the temperature being around 26 °C. Rain is not on the cards.
Pitch Report:
The MCG pitch, as it usually has always been, has played out neutrally and both batsmen and bowlers have enjoyed some purchase. If at anything, batting will be a bit easier in the first innings.
Average 1st Innings Score:
169 (3 BBL 2020/21 matches played at this venue)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
Andre Fletcher is nursing a quadriceps injury and is ruled out for this game.
MST vs PSC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars
Marcus Stoinis, Liam Hatcher, Nick Larkin, Glenn Maxwell (c), Nic Maddinson, Hilton Cartwright, Seb Gotch (wk), Adam Zampa, Billy Stanlake, Zahir Khan, Sam Rainbird
Bench:
Edward J Newman, Ben Dunk, Clint Hinchliffe, Lance Morris, Tom O Connell, Jackson Coleman
Perth Scorchers:
Josh Inglis (WK), Jason Roy, Colin Munro, Liam Livingstone, Aaron Hardie, Mitchell Marsh, Ashton Turner (C), Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Fawad Ahmed.
Bench:
Kurtis Patterson, Cameron Bancroft, Joel Paris, Matthew Kelly, Corey Rocchiccioli.
MST vs PSC Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Liam Livingstone is the ideal pick for captaincy, as he both opens the innings and also rolls his arm over occasionally. He has scored 233 runs, while also picking up 3 wickets.
Marcus Stoinis has scored 370 runs at an impressive strike rate of over 140. He is constantly playing big knocks for the Stars.
Glenn Maxwell has had an all-round influence for the Stars, as he has both scored 313 runs and has scalped 7 wickets.
In just 4 games, Nathan Coulter-Nile has picked up 9 wickets in just 4 games. His economy rate is just over 6 runs per over.
Jason Behrendorff can be a good budget pick, as he has picked up 11 wickets and has an economy rate of under 7 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Option: Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain Option: Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MST vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Nick Larkin, Nic Maddinson, Colin Munro
All-Rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell (C), Mitchell Marsh, Liam Livingstone (VC)
Bowlers – Jhye Richardson, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Coulter-Nile
12th Man – Hilton Cartwright
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MST vs PSC 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Josh Inglis
Batsmen – Jason Roy (VC), Hilton Cartwright, Nick Larkin
All-Rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis (C), Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie
Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Andrew Tye
12th Man – Mitchell Marsh
Expert Advice:
Josh Inglis is having the time of his life in this year’s BBL. He has scored 284 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of nearly 140. He should be included in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s MST vs PSC Probable Winners
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.
